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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.47, 20,780.91 and 8,344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.47, 20,780.91 and 8,344.65 is: 11,515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.47 : 20,780.91 = 8,344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.47/20,780.91 = 8,344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.47x = 20,780.91 × 8,344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.47x = 173,409,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,409,420.63/15,058.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.74

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